Region in Lombardy, Italy
Getting around Lake Como
How to get around Lake Como
Ferries and hydrofoils link lakeside villages; trains from Milan reach Como and Varenna. Buses cover other places, and cars struggle on narrow roads and in summer traffic.
Ways to get around Lake Como
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ferries and hydrofoils (Navigazione Laghi) | About €3–€15 per hop; day passes about €20–€40 | Como–Bellagio–Varenna–Menaggio; fewer boats in winter |
| Trains from Milan | About €5–€7 | Milano Centrale to Varenna 1 h; Cadorna or Centrale to Como 40–60 min |
| ASF and local buses | About €2–€4 | Como to Bellagio and Menaggio; slow on summer weekends |
| Taxi | About €15–€25 for 5 km | Book by phone; few on the lake in off-season |
Taxis in Lake Como
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride-hailing apps do not operate on the lake; book taxis by phone or through your hotel.
Arriving in Lake Como
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Train to Milano Cadorna, then train to Como Nord, about €13 plus €5, 1.5 h; transfer about €120.
Milan Linate or Bergamo (LIN)
Linate: metro M4 then train to Como or Varenna, 1.5 h; Bergamo: bus to Milan Centrale first, 2 h or more.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist but narrow shore roads and tunnels are risky; walk, bus or boat.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Lake Como?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride-hailing apps do not operate on the lake; book taxis by phone or through your hotel.
What's the best way to get around Lake Como?
Ferries and hydrofoils link lakeside villages; trains from Milan reach Como and Varenna. Buses cover other places, and cars struggle on narrow roads and in summer traffic.
How do I get from the airport to Lake Como?
Train to Milano Cadorna, then train to Como Nord, about €13 plus €5, 1.5 h; transfer about €120.
Is Lake Como walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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